I've been looking at getting a truck, and would like a full size, but trying to find a full size, 4 door, 4x4 truck with less than 50,000 miles for around $19-$23K is tough... even though the tacoma is almost as expensive as a tundra and gets the same mpg's if not worse...

Anyways, Im in a debate but the tacoma is a high contender for me.. They obviously hold their value well, because what Im finding in my area are 07-09 models with anywhere from 20,000 miles to 50-60,000 miles and they are still 20-25K$$$

Should I be concerned with buying a 06-09 model for $23,000 with 40-50K miles on it? It just seems like a lot of miles considering the price of the truck.

I dont like thinking about spending that much and by the time it's paid off, I have a truck pushing 100,000 miles...

Are they like honda's, as far as mileage and reliability go? I have a 1995 civic that I drive now, 100% stock with 221k miles on it and the only parts I've replaced is the radiator and the front left wheel bearing.

Also, if I get one, I do want to lift it with enough clearance to not rub while running 33's... will a 3" lift do that or do I need to go bigger?

These trucks will go forever with the right maintenance. Only thing is keep in mind that by altering the suspension to clear those 33's you're putting stress on some parts. With that said though, there's still a ton of people on here way over 100k miles with lift kits. I'm on my 2nd Tacoma. My first one was bought back from the manufacturer because of the frame rust issue. I didn't hesitate to buy another. My first one had 125k on it and no issues other than a battery, starter, and an o2 sensor, none of which I consider major.

I bought my 2011 Tundra through USAA. GREAT experience!
It cost 10.5k to flip since I owned my 06 DC Tacoma outright.
This was end of model year w/ $2.5k incentives.
Fwiw I find the same mileage w/ my tundra as the tacoma.
I would drive them both especially if you are thinking you want fullsize.

I've been looking at getting a truck, and would like a full size, but trying to find a full size, 4 door, 4x4 truck with less than 50,000 miles for around $19-$23K is tough... even though the tacoma is almost as expensive as a tundra and gets the same mpg's if not worse...

Anyways, Im in a debate but the tacoma is a high contender for me.. They obviously hold their value well, because what Im finding in my area are 07-09 models with anywhere from 20,000 miles to 50-60,000 miles and they are still 20-25K$$$

Should I be concerned with buying a 06-09 model for $23,000 with 40-50K miles on it? It just seems like a lot of miles considering the price of the truck.

I dont like thinking about spending that much and by the time it's paid off, I have a truck pushing 100,000 miles...

Are they like honda's, as far as mileage and reliability go? I have a 1995 civic that I drive now, 100% stock with 221k miles on it and the only parts I've replaced is the radiator and the front left wheel bearing.

Also, if I get one, I do want to lift it with enough clearance to not rub while running 33's... will a 3" lift do that or do I need to go bigger?

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I have 07 with almost 50 000 miles on it and it drives, rides like the day I pick it up from dealer.
Since I bought my truck in 2006, it had been to service maybe 4 times. (3 free oil changes one inspection)
Now looking at the years you can not go wrong with 2006-2008 one owner truck regardless of miles. In 2009 NUMMI people were told factory is moving so they had no incentive to put out quality. So if you buying 2009+ you need to expect some quirks to be there and needs to be fixed.

I am on the same boat . If I see used ones with good deals, it seems like they go in a second. I have missed a few ones already where sellers given their addresses, and called back to say they are sold.

I am going to buy new. Are the v6 engine for the year 2012 different from previous years? I did the search but not sure.

Also, what month does toyota release the tacoma for the new year model?

I am on the same boat . If I see used ones with good deals, it seems like they go in a second. I have missed a few ones already where sellers given their addresses, and called back to say they are sold.

I am going to buy new. Are the v6 engine for the year 2012 different from previous years? I did the search but not sure.

Also, what month does toyota release the tacoma for the new year model?

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2012's are already out.

Im pretty sure they come out with new models in the fall. The 2012 has a different front end and I think (dont quote me) a slight increase of power.